Reciprocating Pump Apparatus Model FM 90

System Components

1. Reciprocating pump
2. Pressure gauges
3. Flow measurement unit
4. An electric motor as the drive unit
5. Sump tank
6. Input power measuring arrangement
7. Optional ‘Sci-Cal’ Computer Control Software & Interface in ‘LabVIEW’

  Specifications [1] Reciprocating pump for operation on the ‘Sci-tech’ Hydraulic Bench Model FM 100 [2] Pump complete with connections and sensors fitted to base plate [3] Max. capacity 1.5m³/h [4] Max. head 20m WC [5] max. motor speed 1440rpm     Technical Specifications PUMP:  Double acting reciprocating pump of size 25 x 20 mm with air vessel to discharge about 20LPM at 20 meters total head. MOTOR:  1 HP, 1440 Rpm, single phase, 200/220 volts, AC Supply. SPEED VARIATION:  Stepped pulley reduction “V” belt drive to run the pump at 3 different speeds. Optional ‘Variable Speed Drive’ module. ELECTRICAL PANEL:  Switch, and energy meter for the measurement of input power, voltage, frequency, current. In case ‘Sci-tech’ Hydraulic Bench Model FM 100 not opted for:

• SUMP TANK: FRP tank to store sufficient water for independent circulation through the unit.
• MEASURING TANK: FRP tank of suitable size provided with  standard fittings for measuring discharge of water.

STOP WATCH:  Digital stopwatch ‘Sci-Cal’ Computer Control Software & Interface in ‘LabVIEW’.                                                                                    ‘Sci-Cal’ software & hardware has been designed for use with more than 600 ‘Sci-tech’ trainers. ‘Sci-Cal’ comes in a module that can be fitted or mounted on the Sci-tech trainers very easily. ‘Sci-Cal’ box has 11 inches front HMI interactive panel, inside are i3 processor computer with it’s own hard drive & software processor with 16 to 32 analog and 16 to 32 digital signal data-loggers. The ‘LabVIEW’ processes the input signal with in-built data and formulae to tabulate results for the Sci-tech trainers. ‘Sci-Cal’ box has HDMI output for connection to a projector or an electronic whiteboard or a monitor. ‘Sci-Cal’ box has input ports for inputs from the Sci-tech trainer sensors. ‘Sci-Cal’ eliminates requirement of external computer.   Experiments: Together with the Universal Drive and Brake Unit and hydraulic bench FM 100, the following experiments are possible: · Recording of pump curves · Determination of the power requirement of the pump · Determination of the hydraulic power output of the pump · Determination of the pump efficiency · Determination of the system characteristic and operating point of the pump